My first router table....

The only place I could find room for the router was under the bench. Since this is my first try, I used as much scrap material for all the R&D. I still have to add a couple of features and work with them. Then I will make a permanent unit mounted under the bench.

I welded up some slides and a locking mechanism to make it solid when I’m routing. The melamine for the table is one and a half inches thick, 34 inches long and 23 and a half inches wide. I have room for the fence with no problems.

Well this is where I am at today. No.1…Cutting my first dado with my new router setup.No.2…Router and lift installed and working on a fence.No.3…Working on my second fence.No.4…ready to slide back under the bench.No.5…Router and lift installed with first fence.No.6…Miter track and miter installed.

The next is the dust box underneath the table and the dust control. I still need to make a guard for the router bit to keep my hands out of trouble.

Everything sounds great! My only suggestion with your removable fence would be to use two pieces of T-track. Run them to the back of the bench so that, when you need to, you can slide the fence off. Just an idea… cant wait to see the finished product

gregb..I’m tossing around the T-track and one that swivels. What ever I do, it has to be flush and not interfer with cutting 8-12 foot stock.

Patron…I love the new self portrait. How did you hold the camera?

Greg the WhoDat…Yes, I am gong to use the PC and a woodpecker PRL. I wanted the V2 but I’m afraid the little wheel might stick up. Does any one know? Seens to me that it should be flush, but I’ve never seen one except on screen.

ohwoodeye…she’s just a little one and only takes little danty bites.

eddy…I’m loading the truck now and will swing by and pick up the material on my way…...uh I can’t get the chair in, to many tools, too little truck…oh well…

Hey I like the Makita Lithium Ion drill and impact set in the back ground. Looks like the low profile white version. I have the original green with the 3.0 amp batteries and I love them, of course I worked for Makita for about three years a sales rep. and fell in love. Is that an old door your using for the router table? looks smooth and solid.